Management Information Systems and Services at Nicholls State University

Nicholls State's MIS program sits squarely in the middle among Louisiana's limited options, but that's still concerning when you look at national numbers. Graduates earn $44,153 in their first year—roughly $15,000 below the national median for MIS programs. While that places this program at the 40th percentile within Louisiana, there are only four schools in the state offering this degree, making that comparison less meaningful. Even Louisiana Tech, the state's top performer, only reaches $47,843, suggesting Louisiana as a whole lags badly in MIS career outcomes.

The debt picture is the one bright spot here. At $26,875, it's manageable relative to first-year earnings (0.61 ratio), and it's actually slightly above both state and national medians for MIS programs. Earnings do grow to $46,030 by year four, though that's modest movement for a tech-oriented field. Keep in mind these figures come from a small sample—fewer than 30 graduates—so individual outcomes could vary significantly.

For a family considering this program, the question is whether staying in Louisiana makes financial sense. If your child plans to leave the state after graduation, they'll be competing for jobs with MIS graduates earning $60,000+ nationally. If they're committed to Louisiana for personal reasons, Nicholls offers an affordable path into the field, but recognize that regional MIS salaries simply don't match what's available elsewhere.